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India has always been at the centre of the spice trade since time immemorial. Spices like pepper and turmeric were so valuable five centuries ago that it drove nations to sail across mighty oceans searching for new routes to the spice rich Orient. Today India is still the world greatest producer and consumer of most of these spices. Learn the history of these spices, which today seem commonplace, but at one time were responsible for tipping the balance of world power.
Silver - A commodity that emerged in Turkey, has been dominating the world for years now. Gold is one of the earliest metals discovered by humans and is easily one of the most expensive ones in current times. Copper has been used by mankind since the Neolithic Age. It was first used as a replacement to stones and made into coins, weapons, and even plates to safeguard legal information. Why is silver so desirable even today? Why was India called Sone ki Chidiya? We give you detailed insights about the history of these commodities in this episode.
Cotton in India can be traced back to the times of Rigveda and the Ramayana. Considered so precious during the Indus Valley Civilization that it was stored in silver vessels. Silk originated in China, but the Indus valley civilization too saw a great deal of silk cultivation, which declined with the civilization. Another valued commodity, Pearls, the discovery of which can be traced back to references in Indian mythology and still holds an important place in Indian markets. Discover more about the fascinating history of these commodities in this episode.
Sandalwood, one of the most expensive kinds of wood in the world also has some truly amazing properties that can treat lung disorders, skin ailments, and other diseases. Saffron, according to historians, has been in India for over 2,500 years Cashew has several beneficial qualities that make it an important ingredient for medicinal and cosmetic uses. Find out more about these commodities and how they shaped Indian trade and history in this engrossing episode
Indigo has played an important role in the Independence of India through the Indigo Revolution where farmers rose in revolt for the injustice done to them by the British. Did you know that the Taj Mahal in Agra stands on the piles of ebony wood, adding to its durability? Ivory was used extensively in China and Egypt around 5,500 years ago and is today considered a status symbol. Learn more interesting facts about indigo, ebony, and ivory in this episode.
India has always been at the centre of the spice trade since time immemorial. Spices like pepper and turmeric were so valuable five centuries ago that it drove nations to sail across mighty oceans searching for new routes to the spice rich Orient. Today India is still the world greatest producer and consumer of most of these spices. Learn the history of these spices, which today seem commonplace, but at one time were responsible for tipping the balance of world power.
It is said that Gautama Buddha used mustard as a reference to symbolise many things in his books and sesame seed was the first-ever spice in history from which oil was extracted. Did you know that there are 400 types of chillies available around the world? Watch this enlightening episode to find out more about the journey of chilli, mustard, and cardamom.
Some historians argue that if Modern Age had a definitive beginning it was sparked by the Spice Trade. Spices like clove, fennel and cardamom not only made merchants rich, they also established vast empires, revealed entire continents to Europeans and formed ship paths like webs across the world’s oceans. Know many more thrilling stories about these spices and how they gained popularity across the world.
The journey of coffee started with a Sufi saint called Baba Budan who smuggled seven coffee beans to India. Today, coffee in India has grown exponentially, with acres and acres of coffee plantations. Tea originated 4,700 years back in China. But today tea from India is famed for its high-quality the world over. Learn about the journey of coffee, tea, and cinnamon and how India plays a crucial role in their stories.
As the third largest producer of natural rubber, India surely knows its value. Rubber and its uses vary greatly across industries like automobile, footwear, and accessories. One of the most used metals after copper is zinc. Easily one of the most important inventions till date, it’s main attribute is that it helps products remain rust-free. Ebony is one of the most expensive woods in the world. In fact, the Taj Mahal in Agra stands on the piles of ebony wood, adding to its durability. Know more about the history of rubber, zinc, and ebony in this episode.
In battles won and wars lost, there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor. Its not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldier. But not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat. There are those soldiers who are invisible, unhindered, risking their lives and limbs to protect the honor of their king, country, and home. Adrishya makes you experience life from the point of view of Indias greatest spies, living through the danger, the fear, the triumphs and the captures. We see the spys heroic acts through their eyes and follow them as they travel through dangerous landscapes, slip into disguises, and hoodwink enemy soldiers. We become privy to their thoughts as they inch towards fulfilling their mission.
Dive into a world of action, drama, determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new mini-series. The Great Escape.The show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history. Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan, Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet, the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab, and Indian prisoner-of-war Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the Indo-China war. The mini-series even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes, including the Dalai Lama himself. Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods. The stylizations of those eras, mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end.
Saamagri Aur Sampatti is an animated series detailing the journey of various commodities that shaped India’s history through their trade, usage, and spread. The history of a few key commodities for India, such as pepper, silk, coffee, and cotton, are covered in this fascinating 9-episode series.
Dive into a world of action, drama, determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new mini-series. The Great Escape. The show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history. Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan, Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet, the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab, and Indian prisoner-of-war Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the Indo-China war. The mini-series even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes, including the Dalai Lama himself. Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods. The stylizations of those eras, mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end.
There are stories that Atlantis was part of Tamil Nadu, that nuclear weapons were used in the Mahabharata, that the airplane was first invented here. While these claims may be fantastical, India is still a source of a number of amazing inventions and practices. Made in India uncovers the history of these inventions from plastic surgery to rocketry. Discussing each topic in detail with experts in the field, we uncover a number of facts on how India has always been ahead of its time.
India is a land of ancient civilizations. In its long history, the land witnessed the rise and fall of numerous dynasties, kings and kingdoms. Some were legendary and historical. But most of them are not at all remembered, but their contribution cannot be ignored in the march of the civilization. In this show, we shed light on the great dynasties in terms of their establishment, lineage and notable kings and their governance, politics and warfare, and its influence of art and culture of India. The dynasties that played an important role in shaping Indias history and civilization.
Epicpedia Is a show about knowing the unknown facts, In this show, amazing facts about India will be presented in 12 webisodes of 5 to 7 minutes each. The show will cover various subjects under History, Science Technology, Art Craft, Wildlife, etc. In every episode, you will discover something new, exciting, intriguing, and entertaining about India that you dont know. Like who measured Mount Everest, Did you know Cosmetic Surgery was invented in India thousands of years ago, did you know that the board game Ludo was played in India thousands of Years ago, these and many more facts will be revealed in this show Epicpedia. To sum it up, Epicpedia will present to the audience some hidden jewels of the truth behind India. Facts that are unknown to the best of Indians, they are unique sometimes stranger than fiction. Epicpedia will satiate your thirst for mysteries, knowledge unknown facts
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